US Bridges

T 47 over S Br Mid Fk Zumbro River

Good

Dodge County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI S of JCT Csah 16 · Structure no. 20545

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
46
1993 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 47 over S Br Mid Fk Zumbro River is a concrete continuous slab carrying T 47 over S Br Mid Fk Zumbro River in Dodge County, Minnesota. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 46 vehicles a day, projected to reach 46 by 2029. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 47
CrossesS Br Mid Fk Zumbro River
Location0.6 MI S of JCT Csah 16
RouteCounty Highway 47
Coordinates44.07843, -92.86926
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101.9 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46 (1993)
Projected traffic46 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 47 over S Br Mid Fk Zumbro River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 47 over S Br Mid Fk Zumbro River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does T 47 over S Br Mid Fk Zumbro River carry?

About 46 vehicles per day (1993 count).

How long is T 47 over S Br Mid Fk Zumbro River?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns T 47 over S Br Mid Fk Zumbro River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.